You need to submit the grant application at least 72 business hours before it is due. Waiting until the last minute with any funder, especially on the Grants.gov system, can result in missing the deadlines. Submit early!
How to plan for stress-free grants management
The good news comes in: You just received an award letter, call or e-mail indicating that all of the tips and skills you acquired have paid off. Your organization has a grant award! Take time to celebrate immediately because the reality of managing a grant-funded program and grants- management reporting will soon set in. Every funder has different requirements. Government grant management is the most rigorous and demands the highest level of accountability. Here are some strategic action steps to reduce stress when it comes to the grant-management process: